> One point that's frequently glossed over, is the buyers in > africa were primarily white, but the sellers were frequently black.. That issue as a specific one, some folk just don't like the facts getting in the way of a b* good and seemingly pointless bleat > Anyway, I think we're nearing the moderation limit in this direction. :) A pity "moderation" isn't more generally observed "out there" eh ? Being a squeaky wheel can pay off, but it's a risky tactic -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body